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Cursor vs Windsurf

Compare these two IDE Tools tools side-by-side to find the best fit for your project.

Cursor

Cursor

IDE Tools
9.5/10

AI-first code editor built on VS Code with strong autocomplete, multi-file agent workflows, cloud agents, and review surfaces across editor, terminal, GitHub, and chat tools.

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Windsurf

Windsurf

IDE Tools
8.5/10

Agentic VS Code-based IDE centered on Cascade, inline commands, MCP connectivity, and flow-oriented multi-file coding with strong autocomplete and agent awareness.

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Quick Verdict

Choose Cursor if:

  • AI-native Editor
  • Inline Generation
  • Codebase-wide Edits

Choose Windsurf if:

  • AI-native Editor
  • Inline Generation
  • Codebase-wide Edits

Feature Comparison

FeatureCursorWindsurf
CategoryIDE ToolsIDE Tools
Pricing ModelFreemiumFreemium
Starting Price$20/mo$20/mo
Rating9.5/108.5/10
ComplexityBeginner-FriendlyBeginner-Friendly
AI ModelsClaude, CopilotClaude, Copilot
IntegrationsGitHub, Slack, OpenAIGitHub, GitLab, Discord, AWS
Best ForDevelopers who want an AI-first code editor built on VS Code with inline chat, generation, and tab completion.Developers wanting an AI-native IDE with proactive Cascade flows that understand full project context.

Cursor

Pros

  • AI-native Editor
  • Inline Generation
  • Codebase-wide Edits
  • Integrated Terminal

Considerations

  • May require setup time
  • Check pricing for your scale

Windsurf

Pros

  • AI-native Editor
  • Inline Generation
  • Codebase-wide Edits
  • Integrated Terminal

Considerations

  • May require setup time
  • Check pricing for your scale
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